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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.70, 36,265.05 and 14,310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.70, 36,265.05 and 14,310.90 is: 21,466.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.70 : 36,265.05 = 14,310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.70/36,265.05 = 14,310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.70x = 36,265.05 × 14,310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.70x = 518,985,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,985,504.05/24,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.35

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